Sensational Sachsenring
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have crossed the line just 0.090s apart, front wheels raised in a dramatic end to the Sachsenring grand prix. After a moment from Stoner dropped him to fourth just a few laps from home, the two Yamaha riders extended their leads at the top of the Riders standings. Dani Pedrosa’s resurgent third place came in a race that saw his Repsol teammate Andrea Dovizioso retire with tyre damage.
Drought Over
Repsol Honda pilot Dani Pedrosa revisited the top step of the podium for the first time in over a year at the Red Bull US Grand Prix in Laguna Seca. An action packed Laguna Seca grand prix saw just 12 riders finish a race of attrition, with six crashing out and James Toseland copping a disqualification. But it was the diminutive Spaniard who stood firm. Pedrosa holding off a last lap attack from Rossi to win after riding to the front off the line and dominating all race. Read the story »
The Centurion
Valentino has won his 100th Grand Prix in commanding fashion ahead of teammate Jorge Lorenzo and an ailing Casey Stoner at Assen. After starting from pole the Italian reached the milestone after reclaiming the lead from Stoner on lap two. It was another disappointing race for Stoner who was unable to attend media appearances post race, instead being treated for ‘exhaustion’ by medics in his trailer. Read the story »
Sensational Sachsenring
Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo have crossed the line just 0.090s apart, front wheels raised in a dramatic end to the Sachsenring grand prix. After a moment from Stoner dropped him to fourth just a few laps from home, the two Yamaha riders extended their leads at the top of the Riders standings. Dani Pedrosa’s resurgent third place came in a race that saw his Repsol teammate Andrea Dovizioso retire with tyre damage.
MotoGP 250cc
Pasini Wins Race of the Season
Mattia Pasini has won his home Italian Grand Prix at Mugello from compatriot Marco Simoncelli and Alvaro Bautista. While the Italian fans are celebrating a popular one –t wo, Simoncelli’s result is...
MotoGP 125cc
One Hand?
Julian Simon is ever closer to placing his hands on the 2009 125cc Championship after a demoralising display at the Sachsenring in Germany today. Simon led a quintet of Spaniards across the line in a race...
